An Exotic Adventure,..the Rebirth of Choptop #4 ! by exoticse
Started on : 01-28-2006 07:24 PM
Replies : 1054 (71972 views)
Last post by : exoticse on 02-25-2024 01:02 AM
Jun 11th, 2020
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Been a long slumber. But back at it.
07:27 AM
shemdogg Member Posts: 1811 From: The Ghetto CA USA Registered: Apr 2017
Wow that car looks awesome! I like to stare at that picture. The whole thing looks killer, throw up smore pics pwease. shem
08:01 PM
Jun 23rd, 2020
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Thanks Shem ! Been a long drought since I have been on the forum, but I am back and so is this project. Car has been relaxing in my garage for the past few years mainly,.... because of time and money !
Well finally I am starting to carve out some time. Time for some fresh air !
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02:17 AM
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Most know about my 3 piece HRE.
But since, I fell into a reallty ridiculous deal on a set of 3 piece SSR GT3.
02:23 AM
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
In the process of having them widened and refurbished to like new.
Going a little more aggressive on these. Doing a 19 x 9 with a 3 “ lip up front and 19 x 11 with a 5” lip on the rears.
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02:26 AM
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
06:11 PM
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
06:25 PM
Jun 24th, 2020
Easy8 Member Posts: 368 From: Jacksonville, Fl Registered: Feb 2009
I love the look of that nose! Is that something they are going to market? My only issue is how low it makes the nose. I had to take the chin off my car since it would not back out of the driveway with out hitting. Still the look of that one has me pondering how to make the driveway work with the car.
02:58 AM
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Jun 25th, 2020
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Red is in the current pole position. 😎
10:34 PM
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exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Finally got around to getting my front wheels widened and refinished.
First I had to take them to a local wheel shop to get them split.
Then came a stroke of luck,.... a fellow choptop owner ( thanks Mack) also with HRE wheels had the size lips I wanted and I had the ones he wanted, so we swapped ! Saved us both about $600 !
From there I had them reassembled and then picked up some new rubber.
All 4 wheels now a match !
10:51 PM
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
The thought has crossed my mind about getting a little bit more aggressive with my lip spoiler. 🤔
Thoughts ?
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10:57 PM
Jun 27th, 2020
dremu Member Posts: 293 From: Livermore CA Registered: Feb 2019
quote Originally posted by exoticse: The thought has crossed my mind about getting a little bit more aggressive with my lip spoiler. 🤔 Thoughts ?
"Lip spoiler", is that what those are called now? I'd say I'd take one of her, but at my age, I don't know what I'd do with her (nor, I imagine, would she know what she'd do with me.)
Oh, you mean on the car ... =))
-- A
11:11 AM
Jun 28th, 2020
Jim88GT Member Posts: 714 From: Portsmouth, Virginia Registered: Sep 2002
I've always thought the early 70s Camaro Z/28 spoiler looks great on a Fiero
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02:02 PM
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Jun 29th, 2020
RCR Member Posts: 4416 From: Shelby Twp Mi Registered: Sep 2002
Great to see you back at it. It's going to be epic. Bob
08:38 PM
Jul 31st, 2020
ace5514 Member Posts: 692 From: west long branch, nj, usa Registered: Nov 2008
I am glad i didnt miss the completion of this car. One of the reasone i started mine!! Looking good!!
12:31 AM
Oct 26th, 2020
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
10:41 PM
Nov 5th, 2020
davylong86 Member Posts: 915 From: waterloo,il Registered: Mar 2014
Great to see you back in the game Tony. Love the video`s
07:22 PM
ace5514 Member Posts: 692 From: west long branch, nj, usa Registered: Nov 2008
Love it!!!
08:23 PM
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Nov 12th, 2020
DimeMachine Member Posts: 957 From: Eastern Metro, Minnesota, USA Registered: Sep 2011
quote Originally posted by exoticse: Been a long slumber. But back at it.
I hate it when people mess with the Fiero's body. Many screw it up.
This one gets my blessing though! Very COOL!
Dime
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10:17 PM
Nov 13th, 2020
randye Member Posts: 14139 From: Florida Registered: Mar 2006
quote Originally posted by exoticse: Been a long slumber. But back at it.
So you're going to drag me back to work too huh?
08:00 PM
Nov 15th, 2020
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Hey randy ! Longtime no see buddy ! Yeah we both are long overdue to get our rides back out there ! Always loved yours.
07:16 AM
randye Member Posts: 14139 From: Florida Registered: Mar 2006
quote Originally posted by exoticse: Hey randy ! Longtime no see buddy ! Yeah we both are long overdue to get our rides back out there ! Always loved yours.
You have some PMs from me.
08:44 PM
Nov 19th, 2020
Blacktree Member Posts: 20770 From: Central Florida Registered: Dec 2001
It's good to see CT#4 is still alive. Looks like some sweet upgrades in progress, too.
05:11 PM
Jan 18th, 2021
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
More pieces to the brake upgrade puzzle.
New slotted and drilled C4 rotors for the rear.
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12:23 AM
Jul 1st, 2021
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Dream it, build it.
11:23 PM
Jul 2nd, 2021
shemdogg Member Posts: 1811 From: The Ghetto CA USA Registered: Apr 2017
Looks friggin spectacular man! Love the whole thing! Still going w the red? Any other plans/mods in the works? shem
10:17 AM
Jul 11th, 2021
IMSA GT Member Posts: 10503 From: California Registered: Aug 2007
Glad to see you're still at it Tony. Just a question about paint, have you considered something different like the battleship grey from Dodge? It's more of a neutral color and not vibrant but at the same time is so basic that it looks good especially with the right accent colors.
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11:12 PM
Aug 4th, 2021
ace5514 Member Posts: 692 From: west long branch, nj, usa Registered: Nov 2008
That just looks awesome!! Any color ideas??? Al
09:03 PM
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May 1st, 2022
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
05:28 PM
Jun 2nd, 2022
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Alternate wheels done !
SSR GT3. These were a 2 piece welded wheel that we split and converted back to it’s original 3 piece configuration.
Fronts are 19 x 9 (+35) with 3” outer lip. Tires= 255/30/19
Rears are 19x11 (+35) with 5” outer lip. Tires= 285/30/19 or
Fronts
Rears
This alternate setup is very aggressive.
Going to switch up the two sets of wheels from time to time and for different looks at various shows.
Car is back up and running ( brake upgrade) so look for some pics and videos soon !
Scary part is,……I ran across a third set of 3 piece wheels that is even badder and cheaper than either of these two sets !!!
Yes,…… I am a wheel addict !
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11:35 PM
Jun 12th, 2022
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
01:24 AM
ace5514 Member Posts: 692 From: west long branch, nj, usa Registered: Nov 2008
Looks great. What about the other nose? Any color ideas yet?
01:29 PM
Jun 13th, 2022
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
The nose is coming back. It was only loosely mounted before and my body guys needs to make some brackets. Also a matching rear bumper is in the works so for now it sits. Color ? Red with black accents.
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05:28 PM
Jun 14th, 2022
ace5514 Member Posts: 692 From: west long branch, nj, usa Registered: Nov 2008
Man that is gonna look sweet. I can't wait to see it.
10:07 PM
Jun 20th, 2022
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
02:25 AM
Nov 5th, 2022
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Some exciting developments.
While in Las Vegas attending the SEMA show, I got to meet up with a fiberglass guru who produces various fiberglass parts for multiple vehicles.
We agreed to work on a project to produce molds for this widebody bumper designed and owned by Madcurl.
I think this will help complete the look of the addition of the mad-Dan nose.
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07:16 PM
Nov 15th, 2022
exoticse Member Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
One bad ass paper weight,…..at the moment.
Excuse my frustration. 🙄
What I thought would be a quick fix is turning out to be a bit more time consuming and draining ($). Big thanks to a good friend.
01:46 AM